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Posted by: superstitious Jul 18 2007, 11:28 AM

So you think you have what it takes to become a staff member here? Great, because we're looking for more volunteers to help out run createblog! Remember, being on staff is a job that takes responsibility and dedication, and not just a title to show off. If you became a member only recently, stick around longer and prove yourself to the community.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Passion. People who have a passion for helping others. Helping out the community is what you'll mostly be doing as a staff member, so you better enjoy it!
• Dedication. Dedicated and active people are the ones that make the most impact to the team. Be one!
• Creativity. We always welcome creative people to join our team with fresh ideas on how to manage and improve createBlog as it is still a growing community.
• People who lead by examples, not by promises. We want people with a proven track record, not just promises. Anyone can make promises to do this, to do that, but few actually do.

WHAT WE'RE NOT LOOKING FOR

• Bad attitude. We do not want staff members who think they are above others. You must respect your fellow staff members and members in order to earn respect back. Remember: attitude is a little thing that goes a long way.
• Immaturity. We want to build a talented and mature staff team. The last thing we want is someone on a power trip.
• People who dislike helping others. As a staff member, your number one priority will be to help out others, so if you don't enjoy it, you won't enjoy the job either.
• People who want the position for the title. We periodically review our staff performance, and in the past, those who applied for the sake of having a nifty title never did that well...

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

• Design Staff: As a Design Staff, your main responsibility is to assist in and overlook all of the Resource Center sub forums. The ability to create Blogger, MySpace or Xanga layouts and be familiar with HTML and CSS is highly preferred. Knowledge of PHP, Wordpress and Moveable Type is a plus. You must also make the commitment to go through the queue on a regular basis, reviewing submissions and providing some feedback when rejecting submissions. You should also be a regular presence in the Designers' Café, providing feedback, critiques and assisting in overall graphic related inquiries.
• People Staff: As a people staff, it is your job to maintain a healthy community by moderating posts and topics, welcoming new members, making interesting topics, and being nice and helpful in general.

REQUIREMENTS

• Atleast 5 posts per day for design related staff and 7 posts per day for People Staff.
• Official Member or Official Designer status.
• Have been present and active for the past 2 months (at least).

Note that someone who does not have all the above requirements may still be hired if found to be extremely qualified. If you feel you are exceptionally qualified to be considered for a staff position, do apply!

HOW TO APPLY
In ONE paragraph, tell us how YOU can make an impact and improve CB. Post below only; any PMs will be ignored. Applications end July 31st, 2007 11:59PM EST. Have fun, and good luck!


For interviewing purposes, please your contact information such as email and IM. If you can't provide these, we can also conduct it via PM. A member of staff will contact you about setting up an interview.

NB: If you know you will not have the time to commit to your position, please do not apply.


Also note that all posts made in this thread that aren't applications will be deleted. The discussion thread is located http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=180679.

Posted by: radhikaeatsraman Jul 18 2007, 12:50 PM

Dear cB staff,
Most of you know me, but if you don't, I'm Radhika. Believe it or not, I've been around createBlog for a while, but I've come and gone as needed. I'm applying for a position on People Staff because I feel cB isn't doing too well in the Community Center right now. So instead of complaining and bitching, I want to fix it. Although I don't have 7 PPD, I do have experience under my belt. I was a People Staffer for a brief time in 2006, but I feel that I carried out my duties fairly and effectively while I was there. As a community member, I'm not nasty or mean, but I do get my opinion out effectively. I do have the occasional outburst, but only because I care about this community. I feel I should be hired because I'm experienced and will commit to being fair, just, efficient, and effective as a staff member. If you have any further questions feel free to PM me, and I will reply back as soon as possible. Thank you.

Here is my contact information for interview purposes:
AIM - radicallikewha
E-mail - radhikaeatsraman[at]hotmail[dot]com

Posted by: Tifa-designs Jul 18 2007, 02:04 PM

CreateBlog Staff,

I would like to apply for a Design staff position on Creatblog.com. I am truly passionate about web design and helping other designers flourish. I have applied and met the criteria needed to become an official designer. I also in a matter of 7 days have racked up close to 200 posts with approximately 19 per day. I always show expression towards others layouts, whether it's a good or bad expression my only intention is to help others grow as web designers. I think I can be a great staff member on the Createblog team because with that position I could help even more people grow in web design with everything I know about it. Thank you for taking your time to read my paragraph, and good luck to everyone else who applies for a staff member position! :D

Posted by: twilightsamurai Jul 18 2007, 02:53 PM

Hi cB staff. My name's Toby. :D Yeah. I'd like to apply for Design Staff. Well, um, you know, it's not a necessity to be one, but it's just to see if I even have the chance to. Haha. I'd help out more if I was, most likely, throughout the myspace support and stuff. I guess I'm okay with myspace. I see many many topics being made there so I'm sure I can answer at least some, right? :D haha.. okay. I already do help out through the Designer's Cafe somewhat, though I guess I'd feel more motivated to post in the help sections if I was given the responsibility to do so. I make graphics a lot. Crazy hobby. Haha. I know a lot about PS, so yeah, answering questions wont be much of a problem for me when it comes to graphic-related things. I do sometimes already give feedback in the showcase section, though if needed, I can more. Don't know if it's required to though, but sometimes I feel like I'd sound way too bitchy/picky/know-it-allish if I did do that. Yeah. Not something I want to aim for. Haha. Also, I'm on at the weirdest times, and often times I see topics to be moved, so, yeah. Haha. Which is probably one of the main reasons why I'm even here to apply. >_<" I also have knowledge in CSS, HTML, and even basic PHP. Though I'm not so familiar with wordpress, since I use cutenews. I can create myspace layouts. =l Just never have submitted them yet. Well, yep. Haha. Best of luck to everyone. :D


k. really small font might kill your eyes. ]: sorry.

Edit:
Contact info for interview:
AIM - firefly xrays
e-mail - paperthinsoul@gmail.com

Posted by: S-Majere Jul 18 2007, 03:34 PM

Greets Staff,

I know I haven't been around the CB forums for very long; but nevertheless I'm applying for the position of Design Staff. I have a lot of experience with web-design, and I've come a long way since I started in August of last year. I am a frequent blogger, submitter and poster both here at Createblog and at my second home, Xanga. I'm honest (if at times blunt)in my opinions, have solid knowledge of all the criteria needed (CSS, HTML etc) and pride myself on my abilities. I have also set up and moderated a forum previously (invisionfree - Grey Havens) so I know all the workings. Personally; I'd love to speed things up a bit in regards to 'submitted layouts' and any issues that arise within the Designers Cafe - which I'm sure I would have no trouble doing; married to the keyboard as I am.

Good luck to all.

S. Majere x

Posted by: Clashing Jul 18 2007, 05:09 PM

Hi cB Staff,

My name is Sarah and I am applying for DESIGN STAFF.

I am truly passionate about web design. I have experience in HTML/CSS, Photoshop, MS Paint, and other design programs. I also know a lot about PHP and still learning more about it. I have been designing for almost 3 years now and have improved a lot. I will be taking web design courses at the Art Institute soon in fall. As you have heard that I will be in college, that would never be an effect on being at cB. I post quite often. I have been messaged and asked by a lot of people to create layouts for them and I gladly accepted them. I believe that I would make a great addition to staff. I have been helping and replying to topics in the Myspace Support and other categories under Resource. I also provide feedback under Showcase and the Designer's Cafe. Whether I liked it or not, I give suggestions so I could help other designers to improve.

Thank you for taking the time to read my paragraph.

Best of luck to all applicants.


EDIT//Contact:

Email: iitanchicii@aol.com
AIM: iitanchicii

Posted by: Alvin Jul 18 2007, 06:13 PM

Hi, my name is Alvin and I'm seventeen years old. I'm going to apply for a Design Staff position. I basically live in the resource center, most of my posts are in the Myspace Support and Xanga Support forums. I've been using Adobe Photoshop for over five years now and I'm pretty good with html/css so I could probably help anyone in those areas. I'm okay with PHP and javascript although I don't use them often. I basically live in the resource center, because I love helping people and it actually brings joy to me to know that I've helped someone solve their design problems, so I can say that I do have a passion for helping people. I like giving constructive criticism to help designers make their graphics/layouts better, and I always like to give my honest opinion. I know what it's like to be a moderator, because I've been a moderator on several large forums and I know the hassle and work that is put into being one. I've observed cB moderators before and I know how a moderator is supposed to behave in certain situations. I'm pretty good at finding older topics that can aid me in helping other members. I always try to be nice and courteous and professional when I'm helping someone because you wouldn't want someone that would have a bad attitude when they're helping someone. I can honestly say that I put my heart and soul into trying to help people solve their design problems on this forum. I always try to make sure that I'm giving the person that I'm helping the right code/script or tutorial that they need. I try to do everything to the best of my ability when I'm helping. Sometimes I even go through pages and pages of topics just so I can see if someone else has had the same problem that the person I'm helping is having. Sometimes I even spend thirty minutes trying to find one answer to a question that someone has asked if its a rare question that has never come up before. I want to thank you for reading over my application.

Contact Information:
E-MAIL: alvinward17@gmail.com
AIM: alvinward36

Posted by: XxSugarKisses-TeddyHugsxX Jul 18 2007, 07:04 PM

Hello cB staff,
My name is Brook and I would like to apply for People Staff. I think thats its very important moreso then ever to bring cB back to where everyone enjoys it and loves to come in, post and be carefree and not have to worry about people bashing eachother, spammers, and people making redicious comments that are no help to anyone. As you can see, im an Offical Member so I have some experience helping people and helping to try to make cB a better place. Im not rude, or mean but sometimes I will have an ocassional outbust every once in a while, just like everyone else. I have 8.4 posts per day and I hope to make it to 10 posts per day, or more, sometime soon. Im on every day and I post in alot of the many forums we have here on cB. I feel you should choose me to be a staff member because im fair, patient, im dedicated to help people, and I would be very effective as a staff member. Thanks so much for reading my
application, I appreciate it.

Best of luck all applicants

Email: brookrychlik@hotmail.com

Posted by: micron Jul 18 2007, 07:35 PM

im unstickying this for more exposure. a lot of people skip through the pinned topics. =)

Posted by: IVIike Jul 18 2007, 07:44 PM

Hey everyone!

My name is Mike and I would like to apply for Design Staff. I have been active on CreateBlog since May of 2006, I am an Official Designer and currently have 7.4 posts per day. I am very knowledgeable of HTML, CSS, wordpress coding, and some javascript. I also am good at Photoshop, Animation Shop, Elements, MS Paint and more. I will be able to help people learn it because i had a very difficult time learning how to do it, in fact it was after i got in trouble by the staff on here that i decided to learn everything about HTML and CSS. I love to help out people when ever I can and am very patient. My dedication to this site is undeniable, I have submitted more to this site more than almost any user and have already referred 74 people. I have a very distinct and creative style. I also know what people will like and how to deliver it within my designs as well as helping other achieve the result they want. I am applying for this position because i have the experience knowledge and time to do this job correctly and effectively.


Examples of My Work
http://iviike.createblog.com/layouts
http://ecc.xlayoutsx.com
http://iviike.createblog.com/graphics

Contact Information
IM - From IVIike
E-mail - Mike@xInfiniti.net

Sorry that was so long XD Thank you for the opportunity,

-Mike (IVIike)

Posted by: hazardous Jul 18 2007, 08:42 PM

my name is cori and i am applying for design staff.

i love createblog and i visit everyday. i currently help people around cb as much as i can. i am an official member right now, which implies that i am already very active and helpful. i have 1,229 posts so far. i have 24 graphics and 2 tutorials, which is also another example of how dedicated i am. i am very responsible and i love helping people. i am very active around the cb community. i am good at html and i can make graphics and layouts. there have been several cases when i have been reading topics in the community and i will see something that needs to be moved, deleted, ect. but i do not have the ability to do anything as of now. you can find several cases where i have posted in topics and implied that it needed to be moved. i usually post in the designer's cafe and help people to the best of my ability. i am still learning a lot about graphics and the such, but i alreay know plenty. i have lots of experience with web design and helping people everywhere. i have tons of people that can tell you what a nice job i do. thanks for considering me.

--cori.

edit:
contact information-
http://tscamartin@alltel.net
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=93890921

Posted by: supimateecup Jul 19 2007, 12:17 AM

Hi there! My name is Jen. I am applying for the Design Staff. I have been a member of createblog since September 29 of last year. I am an official member. I understand that I do not meet the requirement of 5 posts per day but I am active in createblog. I took an html & web design class, intro to JAVA, and Graphic Design this year and I am knowledgeable of the html, currently learning more about css I just know the basics. I understand that I haven't submitted any layouts and thats because I currently don't have a myspace so don't really find a reason to do it. I know how to make layouts (not so much for xanga // blogger though). I am a Senior in high school and planning on taking classes in Graphic Design and Web Coding. I have had 69 graphics accepted and planning on submitting more. Well I suppose this enough, I am a good people person also :D. Well have a good day!

sn: littleteecupp

Posted by: elrene06 Jul 19 2007, 08:28 AM

I can contribute to CB, because im a very dedicated person. Im always checking this site for new scripts, and new stuff. Always tyring to help anybody who asks me for help. Im almost online all the time, so thats I think a good think, because if I approve I'll be almost available for any sort of help.

Im always trying to learn new things, and new programs and stuff. I know HTML quite a bit, and Im always looking for new stuff to learn and keep myself up to date with new things.

Last but not least, I would like to Apply for: People Staff because I'll be able to bring new stuff to CB, like how to do things, mainly on myspace because I don't use Xanga or any other. I know a lot of stuff that deals with myspace and HTML in general.

Thanks
Rene

Contact Information:

1- email: therealrene@gmail.com
2- aim: drummerforgod20
3- Private Message
4- or via MySpace Message: www.myspace.com/el_rene

Posted by: Chicago Jul 19 2007, 11:09 AM

hello there,
Well, my name is Chris. I'm currently a Official Designer, and i sit at about 16 post per day. Joining the createblog staff (design staff) would be such an honor. I know i'm younge, but i know that im very mature. Im confidante, optimistic, and i really enjoy helping others. Im very active here at createblog. I have already broke my 1,000 posts goal, and i joined in May of this year. I'm very creative, and always have a good idea on the tip of my tonge. I have experiance with Myspace, Xanga, and Websites ( i can make layouts for all 3 ). I know HTML, CSS, and i have little knowledge with Wordpress & PHP. As for programs i use, i currently use Photoshop CS2, Imageready, JASC Animation Shop, Paint Shop Pro. I'm very dedicated to everything i do. School, sports, and ofcorse Createblog. Wether i make the createblog staff or not, i will still love it and enjoy logging on to it everyday as much as i do now. The staff as it is is very fair, and kind. Thanks for the oppertunity!

Examples:
http://chicago.createblog.com/layouts | http://chicago.createblog.com/graphics

Contact Info:
AIM: ander x 127

Posted by: DiruLovex Jul 19 2007, 01:06 PM

Hello :D, my name is Janie. I am applying for Design Staff. I love to help people as much as possible and encourage their creativity. I had a hard time learning HTML and Paint Shop Pro, so I think I can be very patient with those learning and help them as best as I can. I am not the best at HTML and layout making, but like I said, I love to help others. I try to give other layout makers constructive criticism, I am not too blunt, but I do get the point across.. lol I want to be apart of making createblog a better site!

Posted by: mzkandi Jul 19 2007, 01:58 PM

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:**

The staff would like to conduct interviews with all the applicants. For those of you have already applied, please add in your contact information such as email, IM, etc. If you can't provide these, we can also conduct it via PM. From there one of the members from staff will contact you about setting up an interview. Thanks!

Posted by: Blaqheartedstar Jul 19 2007, 03:34 PM

Createblog Staff,
I must say that I never thought I'll apply for designer staff, or even a staff member here at Createblog. Yet over the months I've been more active than ever before, giving tips to the new members who started posting layouts here, although I've been a bit mean at the begining, but I've loosen up and faced the fact that createblog has changed. Createblog has been the only community that tops all the others and the fact that it centers around what I love makes it all the better. I won't lie and say that alone I'll will make a huge impact on the commnuity, but with the help of all the other staff members we all can make a difference. It takes team work, and dedication to help those who need it. I recieved that same help in many ways and its gotten me far, I have my very own graphic website and I contributed a large portfolio of graphics and layouts here. As Design staff I hope to help others more so than now, and i hope to learn alot.

Email/AIM- Blaqheartedstar

Posted by: JesskaJuice Jul 19 2007, 09:36 PM

Dear cB,
I think I would be good on Designer staff because no matter how many questions I get asked I usually reply that day or the next. I've been working with html and graphic art for going on about 6 years. I love to answer questions and do my best to help others when it comes to graphics and html. I did run a site for premade web templates and I kept it going for a good 2-3 years, but eventually I shut it down do to school work and after school activities. I would really like to work again with people and html work again, but I do not want the stress of being in charge. I merely want to help others, but not with everything left up to me. I was going to apply for Official Designer however I haven't made the minimum requirement for layouts yet. Anyway, I think I would be very helpful and active with Cb.

-Jessica.

Posted by: Autobahn Jul 20 2007, 12:27 AM

Hey there, my name is Michelle, and I've been around Createblog since October 2006, under other names, and I currently have a 12.4 PPD. I'm applying to be part of cB's People Staff. In order to build a stronger and better online community, we need those who are actually helpful, willing, determined, generous and kind to others. As conceited as it may sound to you, I believe I have that potential. Working with people is one of my strengths. I may hold a lot of strong opinions, but I don't like conflict to get in its way. I enjoy this community a lot, and I'm willing to work harder for it. With these assets, I feel that I can help to build a better cB. The popularity of Createblog has risen our standards - not about the graphics and layouts, but the standards of the people who really have chosen to stay here and be a part of this. Thanks for your consideration.

Michelle


Email: miiichellley@gmail.com
AIM: miiichellley

Posted by: stephinika Jul 20 2007, 10:55 AM

To the current staff of cB,

Hi, I'm Stephanie and I'm applying for the position of people staff. I've been around since August 2004, and was a staff member as people staff in the past from April 2005 - July 2006. I think I'd do well in this position again because I've been here for a long time and have seen cB change and I have some previous experience as a mod. I know I stepped down previously due to activity, but I have been back and my posting amount has significantly increased from what it was. My interest in cB has definitely come back and I find this community very intriguing and I would like to do my part in helping out here. I know in the past I didn't take as much action as I maybe should have but I believe I'll do better with that if I get the position again. I'll probably need a review on modding on the whole, but I know once I picked up everything again, I'd help out a great deal as a part of the staff. In the forums, I try to share my opinions, whatever they may be, without being rude or creating conflict and I think thats another asset to being a staff member. I try my best to helpful to other member and answer questions when I feel I am able to. I'll be committed to being on staff, and try to stay active and contribute as much as I can by being here. Thanks for your time!

My email and MSN is stephinika@hotmail.com

Posted by: 1angel3 Jul 20 2007, 12:41 PM

Dear Current staff of cb

I was going to wait and apply next time but I decided to apply now. I like to apply to Design Staff. Reasons for, I am very passionate with web and graphic design and I look forward to waking up to get on cb. I skip homework just to get on here so I have the dedication for cb. Cb and my site are my babies and quick to defend them. DON'T MESS WITH MY BABIES. I know HTML and CSS and I good with Myspace and Xanga and Friendster and web site layouts. I cater to mostly website layout but I can help with any on them. I get at least 1 or 2 request a week and I always finish them all and meet all my requestor satisfaction. I love helping people, you may see me in designer cafe once an awhile but that's because they're coming to me. I help people behind the scenes. I work with Paintshop pro (mostly) and Photoshop. I hope you consider me for staff. YOU WON'T be sorry.

If you interested at looking at my stuff.

http://1angel3.createblog.com/layouts/
http://kissmebeautiful.fantasie-hosting.com

Contact me

E-mail- simpson_naomi@yahoo.com
Myspace- http://www.myspace.com/1angel_3

Posted by: steve330 Jul 21 2007, 12:30 AM

cB Staff,

I feel I would be an excellent applicant for the position of People Staff. Seeing as I'm well, addicted to a degree, to createblog, I spend an inordinate amount of time in the forums lol. Sometimes I get bored when it's moving slow and try to make some creative posts to get people laughing or responding with silly responses etc. I like to have fun in the forums, but for the most part I recognize when it's starting to go too far and when to stop (be it arguing, getting off-topic, and whatnot). I try to get to know everyone in the forums, and while it may take some time to get to know newcomers, I try to get to know them as well (it being much easier when they pop in cbc :D). With all that, I believe that my seemingly omnipresence (big word!) would make a positive impact on the forums and community as a whole. Thanks :D

aim: hamren330
email: st3ev0@gmail.com

Posted by: MyMichelle Jul 21 2007, 12:31 AM

Hi Staff,

I am Michelle :] and I am applying for the position of People Staff because I think that I have the qualities that you are searching for. First and foremost, I am very active within the community, and that is something that many people have complained about the People Staff lacking; I am passionate about being a good member and contributing more to the community by becoming the position I seek. I will definitely be dedicated to my job; I have been with cB for quite a while now, and I plan on staying with it for much longer. I am creative; I think that I have started many new threads that actually contribute to cB as a community. Although I do not meet the PPD requirement, I believe that I would have made it if I had joined more recently than 3 years ago. (But if you average mine and Steven's, it's still more than 7!) I will impact and improve cB through my more active ways, my fresh personality, and my bounty of creative ideas.

And I rule.

xo Michelle

Email: xx.michelle@gmail.com
AIM: missnonhuman

Posted by: voguelove Jul 21 2007, 10:04 AM

position wanted- people staff.
name- maggie (voguelove).

hello, staff.
my name is maggie and i would like to apply for people staff. as an active member for 3 years, i know i have what it takes to keep createblog flowing. not only have i learned about leadership from some of my other school activities (section leader for the violas, senior leader in cross country/track and public relations for our state KAY club), i also have the passion and drive that comes with this responsibility.
even though i do not fulfill the requirement of "7 posts per day," i am extrememly close (6.6!!). if that is truly the problem, then hire me and my post count will increase. =]

email
bubbletea_yumm@yahoo.com

or you can just pm me. i dont get on aim anymore.

Posted by: ventriloquist Jul 21 2007, 03:36 PM

Frankie [ Ventriloquist ]
People Staff

For those of you that may not know, my name is Frankie. My profile states that I've been a member of createBlog for 3 years, but when you take into account my unactivity after first registering, as well as my most recent hiatus, I've been an avid member of the forums for somewhere around 2 full years. Throughout my stay here, I've seen this place both flourish and even crumble at times. Currently, I feel that hiring new moderators is a very good idea and the reason behind my application is because I know that I can help make a difference not only in the community, but in the website as a whole. As expected, I'm very dedicated when it comes to modding the forums. I'm not afraid to search through pages of results; I'm very familiar with the Community Guidelines and Forum Rules (yes, even the new ones); I love love love helping others out... And although it might annoy others, I'm a stickler for the rules that have been established around here. As many of you may know / remember / have heard about, I was a moderator in the past. I started out as a People and worked my up as Head. During my time on staff, I genuinely feel that I helped out 110%. I gave everything I had into improving cB and I know that i'll do it again once given the chance.

Current Moderators, when considering me for this position, I ask that you do not simply accept me based ONLY on my past. I only want my prior Mod duties to be viewed as work experience and job familiarity; not as a one-way ticket to Backstage. I want a fair promotion, one that only occurs because you all think that
now, RIGHT NOW, I would be a good asset to the team; which i'm promising you I will be.

Thank you all for your time & this opportunity.
My AIM screenname is Frankie was all and the best time to reach me would be weekdays during the morning & afternoon or weekends during the night..

--Frankie

Posted by: DarkImpressions Jul 21 2007, 09:47 PM

Hi ,My name is Tajii Davis! I'm applying for People Staff. Yea I know I don't meet all the requirements,But I think I'm exceptionally qualified. I like to meet new people and I never mind giving a helping hand. Ive been a member of cB for a year now,But I just began being active like some months back. Ive made lots of good friends on cB that have helped me with my desinging difficulties. Being on People Staff ,I know requires a lot of more time and responsibility,I think that I am capable of fulfilling these duties.I think I'm very up to date with the Community Guidelines and Im easy with following rules.I love working with people and I think this position would most defiantly give me the opportunity to work with people.I'm very outgoing and I think most of all I'm a very good friend to most of the people I talk to.This position would not only bring me into a closer relationship with cB,But I think it will also make me be a more responsible and productive person. Thank You For Reading Over My Application


-Tajii Davis.



Contact Info:
AIM= SUP3RRSTARKiDD
Email=DatCharlestonBoi@yahoo.com
Or just PM me!

Posted by: The Markster Jul 22 2007, 12:13 AM

Dear cB Staff,

My name is Mark, more commonly known as The Markster, and I'd like to apply for the position of Design Staff. I believe that with my extended knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, HTML, and CSS, I can help web designers and developers in what they are trying to accomplish. My intermediate knowledge of PHP, a skill not well-known in the forums, can also serve as a unique asset to the design panel. In addition to my aptitude for coding, I am experienced with different website structures, strive for neat and organized scripting, and am able to understand hard-to-grasp concepts for solving problems related to coding. Although my forum post rate of 2 per day doesn't sound like much, I am very willing to contribute my ideas and opinions to createBlog. Truthfully, I do not show interest in becoming moderator of a forum, but createBlog has lured me with the creativity of its members. I'm enthusiastic about judging the content that cB users have to submit to the community. Moreover, I have the ability to consider submissions not only from my point of view but from the perspective of other people as well. I believe I can benefit the forums and the staff with my effort to behave in a professional yet friendly manner.

With all that said, I hope you all don't view me as a conceited know-it-all, but rather as an individual who is willing to enrich createBlog.

Thanks.
- The Markster

- - - - - - - -

Contact Info —
AIM: M A R K 0 T i X (The "o" is a zero, btw.)
Email: themarksterr@gmail.com
cB Private Message: http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?act=Msg&CODE=4&MID=423396

But I'd appreciate it if you guys could kindly get at me on AIM first. I'm usually on in the afternoon until late at night, Pacific Timezone (US & Canada).

Posted by: anime-essence Jul 24 2007, 05:14 PM

Hey everyone, I'm Ricky. I previously had a staff position earlier this year, but regrettably stepped down for personal reasons - most of which involving school. I've come to understand that although knowledge is important, it shouldn't be the main focus driving your life. I'm not saying dropping out should be an option, but find time for other things to fill your life with also. A good person once told me "It doesn't matter if your 1st or 2nd in your class because you're only going to be recognized for what, 30 minutes to an hour on Graduation night?" This really hit home when they told me this. It made me realize that I was really trying to achieve something that is reachable, however not exactly probable mentioning the fact that I'm up against around 5 people for the top two positions. Anyway, let's step out of my life and get to the issue at hand.

I'm applying for Design Staff.
I'm not here to lie so I'm going to lay the facts simply. My post count isn't exactly where it should be (acceptable) considering I've been a member since early 2006. I didn't really start becoming active until about 6 - 7 months later when I started designing for Createblog, submitting layouts as frequently as I could. So this issue has really damaged my so-called "activity" around the forums. I am genuinely a nice person when it comes to posting and being helpful around the community of which the Resource Forums is where I feel most comfortable. I am always attentive and quick to reply to questions via posting or PM. I am blunt and straight-forward whether it involves asking for Scripts, Codes, Tutorials, even if it is the same queries day after day. I have had altercations in the past and recently, mainly with issues involving jocking. I'm not saying my designs are Grade "A" or Top-Quality but jocking is the one thing I absolutely loath. Especially when designers specifically read "Do Not Jock My Layouts/Codes" or "Do not jock, redistribute, or alter". But, I've come to realize you cannot always control what occurs on the internet. I absolutely love Web/Graphic design. I have been creating designs for a little over 3 years and I'm always finding new and innovative ways to increase my designs further. I am qualified in the areas of HTML, CSS, and PHP (Wordpress Theming). I fluctuate mainly between Myspace and Website (sometimes Xanga) designs. I thank you for reviewing my application and I wish everyone the best of luck during this hiring process.


CONTACT INFORMATION:
AIM - secretxninja2010
Email - solis_1992@hotmail.com
PM - http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?act=Msg&CODE=4&MID=364198

Posted by: DjKindness Jul 24 2007, 08:08 PM

Hey my name is Danny and that i would like to be in this createblog website.I'm into animation so i would like to help this website have more animation.I would like to get hired for this and that i will be glad for wat i am doing. .So i hope that i make this a fortune and have me hired.

Thanks and Goodbye

Posted by: Liina Jul 24 2007, 11:17 PM

My name is Paulina and I am applying for People Staff. I may not be qualified because I do not post the required amount of posts, but I am truly dedicated to helping people when they need it. For the past 5 years, my job has been to help people. Not only is it my job, but helping people has always made me happier. Knowing that someone's life has just become a little bit easier because of my help, means the world to me. I am happy that I have joined a website where I can post the graphics I love making, and being a part of the staff to help people makes it that much better.

Posted by: Elba Jul 25 2007, 02:29 AM

Hello Createblog Staff,

As you all know, my name is Elba. I am applying for the position of people staff. I think I would be the best qualified out of all the applicants. I am fun, awesome, attractive, bitchy, competetive, humerous, etc. I like to have a good time; I like to have a good laugh. I have been here longer than most (About three and a half years... Damn, that's a lot). I am liked by most--unless you are not cool. CB has actually started to get more fun. And why is that? Becuase I came back, duh.

Don't hire Steven, because he is too tall. Don't hire Michelle because she is too cute. Don't hire Thomas because he speaks too much about being a previous staff member. While we are on that subject, I too used to be on staff. & I'll tell you what, I was much, much better at it than Diana is Okay, now where was I? Oh yeah. Don't hire Steph because she is too nice. Don't hire Frankie because he is... uh, just because he has a high chance of being hired. Hire me, because I am Elba. & I am what you guys need to go back to being cool and well liked by the community. Oh, and I'm effing hot.

You can contact me via
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/angeliceyz00
aim: angeliceyz00

or just PM me.

Posted by: Sandraaa Jul 25 2007, 02:30 AM

Good morning,

In case you can't tell, my name is Sandra. I'm 19 years old. I joined cB in the early year of 2004. Although, I had another username [Sandra (insert numbers)]. I've been through it all; I've been a spammer, a lurker, a troll ... so I can understand practically every member / issue going on.
Please, do not let my post count fool you; I'm a very active member. I rarely get into trouble and everyone thinks I'm cute / adorable. Why shouldn't they? I hardly pick sides, I'm a people's person. I love cB with my whole cute heart. I know I can make this site a better place. Say goodbye to spammers, say hello serious / interesting topics.

Also, I know practically every staff member and we get along quite well.

I am really familiar with the community guidelines.

If not taken, you've lost a valuable asset.

This application isn't a joke, I mean it.

I think the people need me to be their staff so I'm applying for a people staff spot.

I am the missing 'it' on this forum. You've found me, take me.

Here I am, this is me, there's nowhere else on earth I'd rather be, oooh here I am, just me and you, tonight we make our dreams come true.

Hire me cB! I am the 'it'!

Oh, you can only contact me through PM.

PS: if you hire me, I'll fire Diana.

Posted by: shotgunFUNERAL Jul 25 2007, 12:34 PM

dear cB superiors,
i would like to introduce myself. my name is spencer. throughout life, i've been through many hardships, but nothing could amount to me wanting to become part of the people staff here at cB. through the many hardships like living in a van down by the river and not having enough gas money, i've come to realize that this is the position for me. not only am i devoted, but my past experience as a mod shows how dedica...wait, i was never a mod. so please please please please please please please hire me.

love,
spencer

FINE! I'LL EDIT IT, REBECCA!

dear cB superiors,
i would probably be the best mod because i can actually have fun. though half of you don't take me seriously, i can be serious. the past is the past, and although i'll own up to what i do, i don't think it should be the determining factor of why i won't be hired. i've been around this place for over 2 years and know the ins and outs of almost everything. i could bring a bright side to the actual staff team and perhaps get them to loosen up just a bit and not take things personally. not that everything has to have a loosening up party for it, but i feel i can at least voice what needs changing. disagree with me all you want, but i really do feel i could do a good job. i feel that if anyone should at least be given a shot, i'm your man. also, from past mistakes, it can be noted that i am at least on most nights, sometimes fairly late, unlike most mods. oh, i forgot that i helped with by-laws which a lot of it is effective on cB today.

thank you for letting me waste your time. (i'm serious about this thing, too)

love,
spencer

aim- sp3nca
i also have a p/m box but since ya'll took me down to a member, i have like 2 message spots left.

Posted by: Programmer Jul 25 2007, 08:48 PM

My Name Is Rico.

Applying for People Staff:

I already know due to my past here i am not a prime candidate for this position. But I would like to say i will still try and obied by the rules of CB and represent it the way it should of been the first time I joined. Some might see this as a joke, but i see it as a opportunity to prove others wrong and show that i can Administrate this site like i am currently running my own business.

So Thank you for reading this.
Have a spectacular afternoon.

AIM: MtP202BaLLeR
For my Interview you can contact me threw skype or ventrilo to make the interview process easier.

I as well have some new ideas i would like to apply to the forums.
-Rico

Posted by: sadolakced acid Jul 26 2007, 12:39 PM

I'm sorry if you are unable to see the point of my application; however, it is legitamate and in my opinion has the same likelihood of me being made interests mod as if i posted a suck up post that other people call applications.

While I do not expect that everyone will understand the meaning of my application, those who matter will.

And while my previous applications for interests mod were not deleted, I have reason to believe they were generally disregarded as such.

You guys may not like my ideas, and you guys may not like my methods. But you know I'm right.

And right now you don't need a popular mod, or even a nice mod. You need a mod who knows what's coming and how to fix it, but deep down inside you know I'm right. cB is going down. And you have no idea how to stop it, so you just refuse to accept it.

Let's go over some things i suggested in the past that were ignored, but are now once again in consideration.

1. Mods for specific forums in community center.
2. Support for layouts for more sites.
3. Forum Reorganization.

So what I need is access to backstage so I can tell you guys what needs to be done. Oh, why can't I do it through feedback? Because it doesn't work. We've seen that already. You guys don't listen to me.


So yea, that's what "Make me fucking intersts mod, bitches!Hell yea!" means, for those of you who don't understand.

Posted by: ArChAn9eL Jul 27 2007, 04:08 AM

LOL @ acid. I doubt you'll find any respectable job with that attitude. Here's a tip: Work at acquiring the position first before introducing these ideas in such a way which may be passed off as ludicrous. You may just end up like that guy from Live Free or Die Hard ....

Anyways, back on topic: I'd like to apply for the People Staff position. I don't meet the requirements due to lack of activity for the past forever or so. You may disregard this whole application after just reading that but if you're still interested you may find that I exceed the qualifications listed in the desired areas. Passion: I am always striving to do my best whenever I get interested in something. When I first snowboarded I fell all over the place, but I enjoyed it so much I pushed myself to learn every aspect of it and now I can bust board slides on boxes and rails and do 180s of ramps (still working on those 360s). I also got myself interested in Photoshop, Flash, HTML, Film editing (Final Cut), Audio editing (Adobe Audition, Mix Meister), and people go to me to fix their computers (hardware and software alike) all for the pure enjoyment. *I can prove my knowledge in any of those fields if requested upon. I can keep going on about my passion but I believe those captured my point. Dedication: I love this part because I learned so much about this from different positions I held in real life situations. I was part of a dance team in high school and college. Let me tell you this: If you aren't dedicated at this you will never pull through when it comes down to the performance. When you're part of the team, you commit to it 101%. If you straggle behind, your team will suffer (especially in competition when you see that one dude off count and it kills you by those 5 points you needed to beat the opposition). Being dedicated to your work is everything to success. This also ties in with passion, I can't imagine someone so dedicated to something that they're not passionate about unless their lives depended on it (i.e. work). Dance is a passion. Creativity: Boy, I love this part! This is what I live for. I can't stress how much of importance being creative is a part of my life. Without it, life to me would be pointless. Anyways, enough jibber jabber about who great it is and more on the examples! Okay, I have demonstrated creativity when I was on my high school's newspaper that ran weekly (one of the few in this nation) called The Moor. I served as a Features page editor which allowed me to create a whole range of dynamic layouts that you wouldn't normally on newspapers but in magazines instead. I got the chance to utilize a design team to create the layouts that were to be developed and shaped by the content varying from week to week. (A funny tidbit: Our newspaper adviser tried out to be the red Power Ranger). This not only allowed me to express my creativity but required me to edit the context of the content which were to either stir up controversy or bring up issues at hand. I had to make sure that everything that was to be published wouldn't offended people as well which was kind of hard to do in such a diverse and stereotypical society. Sometimes this couldn't be avoided and we had to do damage control. I still enjoyed it immensely though. Except for those days we were racing against the clock to meet deadlines (weekly publications are hell! I can't imagine how the LA Times and other newspapers do it daily...well maybe their staff of a million helps...). Leading by examples: Ohh, I'm so glad you put this here because I can't tell you how many people promise things and don't deliver. I can tell you this because I heard a load of promises that were broken from a whole lot of people (this is the way life is I guess, just look at all those damn politicians). I am a part of a professional business fraternity. I want to stress the professional and business part because it's not like those other fraternities that get drunk and party from dusk til dawn. This fraternity only accepts business majors who want to further their studies in the field of business and share those interests with fellow brothers. This a nationwide fraternity and very well organized. When I was pledging for this fraternity I served as the President. It was one of the best times of my life. I worked closely together with a team of pledges which were required to throw three types of events: Professional, Fund raising, and Social (we have our fun). During this time together I had to deal with conflicts, communication, and keeping morale high. I focused on allowing everyone to work in a stress free environment while pledging because we had to deal with school along with arranging all these events along with other requirements held by the fraternity. We all made it through and had a blast at the same time, which was what I was aiming for because I believe in that "all work and no play..." deal. As of now after crossing I am serving as the Vice President of Chapter Operations. A couple of my responsibilities lie with keeping the chapter in order. I also offered up a couple of my skills in maintaining a forum for our website which I am currently operating at the moment. I look forward to continue serving my position to the best of my ability in the following quarter. I can assure you that I do not poses any of the bad qualities you listed but it's getting late and I need to rest after a long day at summer school which I'm glad is over yet sad at the same time. FYI, it was a photography class and I learned so much that I began to love photography and craving a digital SLR.... O.O

I just realized I maybe applying for nothing, but that was kind of fun...I might use this as my resume haha!

*Edited for not reading instructions...damn game over for me already...ohh wellz that was fun

Posted by: newsiesjunkie Jul 27 2007, 09:16 AM

Hello cB current staff; my name is Ashley and I am interested in the Designer position. I have been using cB continuously for about five years now, getting a lot of use from the tracker you've created for web designers. I have been seriously in the web design area for about seven years now, actually creating my first website when I was about 11. I have in the last three years found myself in love with graphics art and helping those around me with my talents. Web design/graphics art is looking to be a future major of mine once entering college and I would be elated for the opportunity to help such an amazing, established site as cB. I'd like to think that I am well spoken and charismatic, allowing me to help answer questions and add on to the wonderful atmosphere cB has already created. I have been known to be extremely passionate in anything and everything I do, striving to make it near perfect, and putting my heart into it all. Since all you've asked for is a paragraph, I'd hate to write a novel as an application, so I'm going to end at that. This would be such an amazing opportunity, and I'm sure whoever you pick is completely deserving of the position.

If you consider me for the job, my email is: ashleymadau@gmail.com
Hoping to hear from you guys!

Posted by: Danaa-x-dinosaur Jul 27 2007, 09:46 AM

My name is Dana, and I would like to be part of the design support team here at CB. I have lots of experience with graphic design as well as html, and I am learning other scripts daily. Personally, I believe that what I do best is work with people. I absolutely love helping others, and graphics is a big hobby of mine. I've always gotten graphics from the site, and the chance to be able to help back would be a wonderful experience. I have constant availability to computers, and I am a dedicated, hard worker. Part of this comes from the fact that I co-own a small computer business, known as "Wakefieldtech USA". I hope you will consider me for the job.

Sincerely,
Dana M.

My e-mail is: dcmcallister@wakefieldtech.com
AIM: danaa x dinosaur

Thanks again.

Posted by: sadolakced acid Jul 27 2007, 01:39 PM

Hello, I'l like to apply for people staff. As a people staff member i would strictly enforce all rules as well as maintain a professional attitude. I'm going to be in college next year and I like cats. I think the mod team is doing a great job I just want to help out a bit since it seems like you guys are swamped that much. Please don't take my previous modship into consideration or the terms of my leaving last time. I have the experience you need and the dedication you trust. No double poster will get away with me as mod. By the way, the first post says nothing about only one application per user, bitches! Oh, and contact me via PM for interview.

Posted by: Kathleen Jul 29 2007, 11:13 PM

I'd like to apply for Mentor, because all former Admins and Headstaff are supposed to be retired to the groovy Mentor Squad, but somehow I was missed.

I don't appreciate this, guys. In fact, I'm pissed off.


I won't forget this.

Posted by: Jeng Jul 30 2007, 01:34 PM

Hello CB staff, I’m Melissa. I’m applying for a position on People staff. I’ve been around CB community since 2005 and am always active around the forums. I’ve seen CB evolve and go through many versions. Also, I meet all the requirements and have a ppd of 9.2. I believe I am what you’re looking for; I applied when CB was hiring the past few times, keeping my head up high, decided to apply once again. I am a responsible member of the community, I also enjoy helping others and making them feel welcome. I am passionate about helping and leading others to there answers and am dedicated to this forum. I will be able to help CB community improve with my creative ideas I’ve been stirring up on the side and contributing/sharing them with the community in whole.
Thanks muchos :D

[note: cb4 isn't compatible with my internet, so there's no topics made by me yet]

Contact Information:
AIM: jengalang1015 or jeng butbut PM me ahead of time because I’m on privacy so you’ll see me ‘offline’ when I’m really online unless you’re on my buddylist, but PM me first so I can add you.
EMAIL: jeng1015@hotmail.com
MSN: jeng1015@hotmail.com

Posted by: medicalxinjektion Jul 30 2007, 04:36 PM

Hello. I am Chantul(but better known as Kiki) on CB and I am applying for the position on People Staff. Even though I have not been active for a while and just came back recently I think i would be a wonderful addition to the staff. Even though my ppd is .2(6.98) below the requirement I can easily fix that. I am very passionate about helping people. I will also make sure that I am following and obeying all rules and make sure that the rest of CB(including fellow mods) is doing the same. I will also be a little strict but not too strict(I beileve in having fun while still following the rules). I could also bring some new and creative ideas to Cb. If you hire me I will do as much as I can to fulfill my duties as a staff member. You would have made an excellent choice if you choose me.


Contact Info

Aim: XaphextwingirlX or cardboardpaper
E-mail: XaphextwingirlX@aol.com
OR you can just PM me.

Posted by: perfezione Jul 31 2007, 02:33 AM

hey motherf**kers hire me right now too i'll be ap eople staff and i'll warn all the dipshits who need warnings such as staff members and shit like that
lick my left nut bitches hhahahahahah
i am the king
and f**king mel dont hire her, she has no life and always wants to f**king get on staff what a piece of shit dumb ho

Oh ya, and i'm better than all of you because um i live in socal and i'm WHITE
white power suck my dick nigra


i havep assion to tho,

Posted by: Insurmountable Jul 31 2007, 09:38 AM

Yay for last day applications. I thought I should do this since someone did want me to apply again, don't want to let them down.

Ello Cb staffies,

Hope your doing swell. I'm really applying for either a people staff position or design staff position, honestly any one that you see fit. I've been on design staff and myspace staff when that was around, I know what I'm talking about and I know what it takes to be a mod. I adore helping people in which I still do it. I know how to go through the queue and have good requirements that don't limit what layouts are being accepted. I like the idea or equality through the forum as well which seems to be lacking sometimes I've come to notice. Even if people have a bad past you still got to give them another chance to redeem themselves. I know I've made little mistakes in the past but who hasn't? Forgive and forget? For people staff position, I use to always be quite active through the community forums, I like giving relationship advice in the past and I'm usually good for giving advice in the girls locker room. Many other forums as well, even though I haven't been that active in the past two months which seems to be one of the requirements I hope you all remember me when I was active. I may have changed a little. I have plenty of time to be active now and I know a few people can remmeber how active I can be. Woo I didn't like the sound of this I think it could have been better. >_>

Oh, I can make myspace, xanga, and website layouts. If I need to learn how to make blogger I'll put it as a goal to reach and learn how to :] I'm guessing I don't need to leave examples of work?

Anyway
Contact:
AIM: HollyInfinite
or well you can PM me :]

Thanks for your time,
& the best of luck to everyone

Posted by: Rachel Jul 31 2007, 02:13 PM

Well I'm gonna give this another go, I am Rachel and I'd love to be people staff again, ehh third times a charm right? I've been around cB for a long f**king time, Elba's got me beat by a few months. I've seen this place at it's prime and at it's lowest points. I know how this site works and how to balance my personality with responsibility. I can joke around and spam and poke fun, but I do know when to stop and MODERATE. I have all the passion, dedication, and creativity necessary to really make this site better and fun again. As of right now, I think there is a pretty negative image of the moderating team and those on staff and I could go into detail of who I think of staff sucks and which applicants suck, but I'd rather just get back on staff and then makes changes. I think hiring me, along with some of the "trouble makers" will lighten up the mood and help the mods lose the nazi-stigma. Ya'll need some fresh blood and even though I've been around the block a few times, I feel like I can do a hell of a lot of good.

AIM: Rachelis4lovers
E-mail: Rschein1@ithaca.edu
PM etc.

Posted by: XxXMeggyXxX Jul 31 2007, 06:18 PM

Hello,

I'm Megan Elizabeth.
I create my own layouts.
I would Love To Add To Your Style.
You Could Reach me at:
Heavengirl_hellgirl@yahoo.com
Www.myspce.com/breakingeveryrule.

Thanks.=]

Posted by: mzkandi Jul 31 2007, 10:58 PM

Times up! Thanks to all for applying!